Weekly News from the Columbus Medical Association and Affiliates

August 16, 2024

IN THIS ISSUE: Get involved with the CMA | Made for Medicine Participates in Annual Black Men's Wellness Day | Highlights from this weeks Practice Manager meeting

In this edition of our CMA e-news, we’re excited to highlight some of the many ways you can get involved and make an impact.

From participating in the Physicians Leadership Academy to volunteering your time and expertise, there are numerous opportunities to connect with your colleagues and contribute to the health of our community.

Dive in to discover how you can engage, inspire, and support the work we do together at the Columbus Medical Association.

TRANSFORM:

Physicians Leadership Academy

Last call for applications to the 2024/2025 class.

PLA’s 12th cohort of Physicians will commence their learning on September 18th. This means you still have time to join in on this truly life-changing experience.

Is it your time to transform?

Listen to what alumni have to say about their experience and apply today. Click here for more.

VOLUNTEER:

Make an Impact

There are so many ways to impact the health of our community at the CMA.

One way is to volunteer at Physicians CareConnection.

Physicians, medical students, and community members are needed to provide quality healthcare for the most vulnerable in our community.

Click here for more.

GIVE:

Support Innovative Ideas

For decades, local physicians have brought their innovative ideas to the CMA and saw them brought to fruition through the CMA Foundation.

Their intentional funding has truly changed the scope of healthcare in central Ohio.

Donations help continue the positive impact.

Click here to donate

CONNECT:

Join Us for Our Annual Event

Helping physicians build relationships across specialties, systems, and other barriers is a priority for the CMA.

Throughout the year the CMA connects physicians through programs and events.

Join your local colleagues at our upcoming social event on September 20th.

We’ll welcome new CMA leaders and thank those who have served while having a fun Bollywood-themed evening!

Click here to learn more.

INSPIRE:

Medical Student Specialty Fair

The Annual Medical Student Specialty Fair will take place on October 21st.

Medical students get to learn more about what life is really like in various specialties. Physicians get to share their stories with the next generation of physicians.

We still need the following specialists to volunteer for the evening: Anesthesiology; Internal Medicine; Ophthalmology; Pediatrics and Surgery.

Please email Lisa Oyer for more information.

Medical Students can RSVP to attend here.

SEE THE IMPACT:

Our Legacy of Service

Columbus Medical Association and our Affiliates have served the community for over 155 years - supporting physicians and their innovative ideas, passions, and goals.

The credit goes to the physicians and other experts who saw a need and came to the CMA to make an impact.

See the impact for yourself in our recent Impact Report.

Made for Medicine, Joins the African American Male Wellness Agency at Annual Black Men's Wellness Day

This year, Made for Medicine proudly teamed with the African American Male Wellness Agency at their Annual Black Men's Wellness Day.

Students and families from our program joined the community for the 5K run/walk, fostering wellness and unity.

Made for Medicine also had the opportunity to share our mission of addressing the underrepresentation of Black doctors in the medical field, highlighting our commitment to inspiring and supporting the next generation of Black physicians.

Learn More about Made for Medicine

Highlights from This Week’s Practice Manager Meeting

This week’s Practice Manager meeting featured Jordan Peters, J.D. of MRA/The Trusted HR Experts, who shared her valuable insights with attendees. The 2024 program has focused on enhancing HR compliance and operational efficiency, with participants learning practical strategies for implementing a “Consistent” approach to employee management.

You can view the PowerPoint slides from the session by clicking here.

Mark your calendars for our final Practice Manager Program of 2024, scheduled for Wednesday, November 13th.

A special thank you to our sponsors, whose support makes these events possible: CARR Healthcare Reality | Columbus Medical Association Foundation | MagMutual | Valeo Financial Advisors